Question

1. what changes would likely happen due to deforestation? check all that apply. a. there would be an increase in precipitation from evapotranspiration. b. water from runoff and infiltration would start to build up. c. there would be an increase in precipitation from evaporation.

Explanation:

Deforestation reduces the number of trees. Trees play a role in evapotranspiration which can contribute to precipitation. Without trees, evapotranspiration decreases, reducing precipitation from this source (so A is incorrect). Also, trees help with water - holding in soil and regulating runoff and infiltration. When there are no trees, runoff increases and infiltration can decrease rather than build up (so B is incorrect). Evaporation is not directly related to deforestation in a way that would increase precipitation as deforestation reduces the overall water - cycling processes that contribute to precipitation.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct.